Vaska Herbatergent

Julia Fry has been working with textiles for years: first as an interior and fashion designer, and now as the founder of an herbal-based laundry detergent company. Her knowledge of fabrics and how they respond to conventional laundry detergents led her to search out the healthiest, most environmentally friendly, and most effective natural laundry solution to keep her textiles looking and feeling great. In 1999, working with environmental chemists, she created a highly effective herbal formula called Vaska and opened an "herbal gourmet" laundry store in Berkeley, California.

Steadily Growing

Now Vaska markets to the hospital industry, large industrial laundries, and household consumers. Their safe-yet-powerful detergents keeps linens and clothing fresh and free of residue. The top 150 luxury hotels in San Francisco are using Vaska to wash their linens, and the San Francisco Giants use Vaska for all their uniforms and towels.

In July, 2008, six Vaska products received the EPA's Design for the Environment (DfE) approval, awarded to products that protect the environment and are safer to use. Later on in 2008, Vaska was named a 'Champion' (the highest level possible) of Safer Detergent Stewardship Initiative from the EPA.

Why It's Different

What makes this detergent different from other brands (conventional and green formulas alike) is that Vaska relies on active herbs to clean, resulting in softer clothes, less color fading, and longer life of the fabric. In a wash-off against other leading brands certified by the Association of Linen Management, Vaska removed eight common household stains (including ketchup, red wine, grass, and lipstick) more effectively than all of its competitors. It's also safe to use in gray water or septic tank systems as the resulting waste is completely harmless to plants and animals.

Our Experience

We received a sample of Vaska Herbatergent that is allergen and scent free. Our clothes came out smelling like, well, nothing - no perfumey, fragrant, floral smell, but no "dirty clothes" smell either. One Naturally Savvy team member who uses an indoor clothes line to dry her laundry found that Vaska left her clothes soft without any of the stiffness she usually experiences with other laundry detergents. Because of Vaska's gentle nature, it's safe for babies and people with allergies and/or sensitivities.

We can't help but like a laundry detergent that's great for our clothes, our health, and the environment (the bottle contains up to 50% recycled materials). Vaska Herbatergent earns the Naturally Savvy Seal of Approval.

For more information on Vaska, visit www.VaskaProducts.com.